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System and Method for Displaying and Marketing Indoor Flower Bulbs

a technology for indoor flower bulbs and marketing, applied in the field of system and method for displaying and observing the growth of indoor flower bulbs, can solve the problems of unnecessarily inconvenient processing for customers and great inconvenience for customers

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-02
PATERNOSTRE LILIAN +1
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[0007] An additional object of this invention is to provide a simple, convenient system for consumers to participate in and enjoy watching the evolution of flower bulbs into flowers.
[0012] Yet an additional object of this invention is to provide a system which enables simple cleaning of its component parts and replacement of cloudy liquids nourishing bulbs with new clear nourishing liquids.
[0017] Still a further object of this invention is to provide an environmentally friendly means for growing flowers which does not require the expenditure of energy inherent when flowers are grown in greenhouses.

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These steps all require a considerable investment of time, money and space by the customer making the process unnecessarily inconvenient for the customer.
The problem with the aforementioned approaches to flower and bulb cultivation is that either they require excessive work by the purchaser, do not permit observation of the flower growing process or mandate the use of soil and nutrient preparations by the customer to their great inconvenience.

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[0029] The system of this invention is comprised of a hollow display container, flower bulbs of one or more species, as desired, water placed in the bottom of the container which may be enhanced by the addition of nourishing and / or sustaining substances and a device for supporting the bulbs during the growing process. FIG. 1 presents a cross-sectional view of the side of display container 10 which is preferably made from a transparent material, such as, plastic or glass. In this way, the consumer or other user can observe the condition and level of the liquid within the container to determine when it needs to be changed and can also observe the transformation of the flower bulbs from their partially sprouted condition into fully grown flowers. Furthermore, light is required by the bulbs after they have produced roots in order for their growth process to develop a strong stem and blossom. The thickness of the material from which display container 10 is made can vary from approximatel...

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Abstract

A system and method for producing flowers and stems from flower bulbs and marketing them by securing a desired number of bulbs to a uniquely configured support device and causing the bulbs to develop roots and shoots. The support tray is then transferred and inserted into a transparent display container where the support device is elevated from the bottom of the container by a predetermined distance, and a nourishing liquid is added to the container. The combined display container and support device is then shipped directly to retailers for sale.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 361,805, filed Feb. 24, 2006.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The subject invention relates generally to a simple, economical system and method for displaying and observing the growth of flower bulbs in an indoor environment. More particularly, this invention provides the basic items required to accomplish the aforementioned along with a method for marketing such a system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Displaying the transformation of flower bulbs into flowers in an indoor setting is a hobby and pleasure pursued by many people and businesses. Usually, one or more flower bulbs are sold to customers separately. Then, these customers must make their own arrangements to provide a nurturing growing environment for the bulbs by providing a dark and cool location in which to store the bulbs as well as soil and moisture to encourage the bulbs to begin sprouting and to set roots. Once...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01G13/02
CPCA01G5/04B65D85/52A01G9/02
Inventor PATERNOSTRE, LILIANPATERNOSTRE, JOEP A.E.
Owner PATERNOSTRE LILIAN